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Welcome to our university community!
Dear students,
On this page you will find the most important information for the start of your studies. We provide general information for first-time and newly enrolled students on Bachelor's and consecutive Master's degree programs. You will find program-specific information and offers in the section of your respective degree programs on this page.
We look forward to welcoming you personally to our university and wish you an exciting and exciting time with us!
Best regards
Your university management team
Pre-course Mathematics (Monday, 15.09. - Friday, 19.09.2025)
Studying business studies without math? Not possible!
The pre-course in mathematics takes place online from September 15 to 19 and is of interest to anyone who wants to brush up on their school knowledge. This course is primarily offered to students who are starting a degree course in Departments I, II or III. Click here for more information and registration.
HWG LU App
The central component of your studies is the HWG-LU App. Here you will find your digital student ID, all the important portals and offers relating to student life. And best of all, there is even a special section for our first semester students!
Central first semester welcome (Monday, 22.09.)
The central welcome and information event for our first-year students will take place on September 22, 2025 in the Aula (A-Building, Ernst-Boehe-Str. 4 - 6).
We will provide further information on the procedure and program on an ongoing basis HERE . The presentations with all information can be found HERE.
The rest of the introductory week is organized by the degree programs. You will soon find the program in the section of your respective degree programs on this page. Participation is strongly recommended!
Please note: MBA students are not required to attend the introductory week. You will usually be informed in detail in writing or in person by the contact person responsible for your degree programs.
"Welcome to Germany!" Workshop for international students (Monday, 22.09.)
"Studying at the university for foreign students"
This workshop is compulsory and is organized for foreign students who have not obtainedtheir degree in Germany, have only recently arrived in Germany and need to find their feet in this country. Students who do not meet this criterion cannot take part in the workshop.
Date: 22.09.2025
Time: 14:00 - 16:30
Room: Creative room B06 (B building, first floor)
Workshop leader: Johanna Weber (International Office)
Ecumenical welcome service (Tuesday, 23.09.)
The traditional ecumenical welcome service, to which all first semester students, students, education staff and employees are cordially invited, will take place on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in the Aula (A-Building, Ernst-Boehe-Str. 4 - 6).
Information can also be found in our calendar of events under Semester Opening Service - Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society
Introduction to research and library
Dates for the introduction to literature research and library tours can be found in the information on your degree programs.
University portal
The university portal, with its self-service functions, is used for independent study administration. There you can, for example, print a certificate of enrolment and a certificate in accordance with § 9 BAföG, keep your address details up to date, register for exams and view grades and keep an eye on your fee account.
Student Service Center (SSC)
The Student Service Center combines the areas of "Student Management" and "Application Management". If you have any questions regarding the administrative organization of your studies (e.g. subsequent submission of enrolment documents, re-registration, examinations, etc.), please contact the SSC Student Management staff.
Orientation events in the introductory week - winter semester 2025/2026
Here, the degree programs (Bachelor's and consecutive Master's programs) successively post their individual orientation week program.
Please click on the degree programs in which you are enrolled.
If your degree program is missing from the list, a decentralized first semester welcome will take place for it. Please contact the Program Management responsible for your degree programs.
Department 1 - Management, Controlling, HealthCare
Business Administration with a focus on Management, Controlling & Information (B.A.)
Program as PDF with active links.
Please note that a separate registration for the KI Bootcamp is required. LINK
Business Administration with a focus on Sustainability Management (B.Sc.)
Program as PDF with active links.
SIGN IN for the KI Bootcamp via the following LINK
Controlling (M.A.)
Kick-off event for the Master's degree program in Controlling
I look forward to welcoming you on Tuesday, 30.09.2025 at 10 a.m. During this time, I will be happy to answer your questions and give you some more information about the start of your studies. You will also find the date as event MCO100 in your lecture schedule.
The event will take place in presence in room C1.007 (building C) .
Kind regards
Christine Preis
IT introduction
The IT Service Center team will give an introduction to the university's systems (university portal, OLAT, etc.).
The event will take place on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 from 13:00 - 16:00 in rooms C1.001 / C1.003 / C1.005 (Building C).
Please bring your own laptop!
Under the following link you will find many instructions in advance that will make it easier for you to get started with our university systems: https: //www.hwg-lu.de/service/it-service-center/einfuehrung-erstsemester
Lecture schedule winter semester 2025/2026
The lecture timetables are expected to be published in mid-August. You can access the lecture plans via the university portal.
E-mail address
From now on, please only use your university email address (vorname.nachname@studmail.hwg-lu.de) to communicate with the university.
Passwords for OLAT courses
The passwords for the individual OLAT courses will be communicated to you by the lecturers in the first course. If the course takes place online, the password will be forwarded via the university portal. To ensure that you receive the message, please register for all courses in the university portal.
"OnBoarding" introductory course in OpenOLAT
The course is intended as a self-study course and can be completed independently at any time. Contents include how to find and enroll in courses in the catalog, how to customize profile information, and how to create your own groups and collaborative documents.
You can access the course via this link: https: //olat.vcrp.de/url/RepositoryEntry/3607430934.
Semester group spokesperson winter semester 2025/2026
Dear students,
At the beginning of the winter semester 2025/2026, we are once again asking you to nominate a semester group representative from each degree program / semester group in the Department.
Please send the following information todekanatfb1@hwg-lu.de.
Degree programs Semester First and last name Matriculation number Email address
* Cell phone number - is voluntary, but has proven itself and will not be passed on!
We appreciate your commitment and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Best regards
Simone Kuhn
Health economics in dual practice (B.Sc.)
Innovation Management (M.A.)
Kick-off event for the Master's degree program in Innovation Management
I look forward to welcoming you on Tuesday, 30.09.2025 at 1 p.m. During this time, I will be happy to answer your questions and give you some more information about the start of your studies. You will also find the date as event MIM100 in your lecture schedule.
The event will take place in presence in room C1.007 (building C) .
Kind regards
Christine Preis
IT introduction
The IT Service Center team will give an introduction to the university's systems (university portal, OLAT, etc.).
The event will take place on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 from 13:00 - 16:00 in rooms C1.001 / C1.003 / C1.005 (Building C).
Please bring your own laptop!
Under the following link you will find many instructions in advance that will make it easier for you to get started with our university systems: https: //www.hwg-lu.de/service/it-service-center/einfuehrung-erstsemester
Lecture schedule winter semester 2025/2026
The lecture timetables are expected to be published in mid-August. You can access the lecture plans via the university portal.
E-mail address
From now on, please only use your university email address (vorname.nachname@studmail.hwg-lu.de) to communicate with the university.
Passwords for OLAT courses
The passwords for the individual OLAT courses will be communicated to you by the lecturers in the first course. If the course takes place online, the password will be forwarded via the university portal. To ensure that you receive the message, please register for all courses in the university portal.
"OnBoarding" introductory course in OpenOLAT
The course is intended as a self-study course and can be completed independently at any time. Contents include how to find and enroll in courses in the catalog, how to customize profile information, and how to create your own groups and collaborative documents.
You can access the course via this link: https: //olat.vcrp.de/url/RepositoryEntry/3607430934.
Semester group spokesperson winter semester 2025/2026
Dear students,
At the beginning of the winter semester 2025/2026, we are once again asking you to nominate a semester group representative from each degree program / semester group in the Department.
Please send the following information todekanatfb1@hwg-lu.de.
Degree programs Semester First and last name Matriculation number Email address
* Cell phone number - is voluntary, but has proven itself and will not be passed on!
We appreciate your commitment and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Best regards
Simone Kuhn
International Business Administration with a focus on Management (B.A.)
Program as PDF with active links.
Please note that a separate registration for the KI Bootcamp is required. LINK
Sustainability Management (M.Sc)
Kick-off event for the Master's degree program in Sustainability Management
Kick-off event Master Sustainability Management
I look forward to welcoming you on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 13:00 . During this time, I will be happy to answer your questions and provide you with some more information about the start of your studies.
You will also find the date as event MSM100 in your lecture schedule.
The event will take place in person. The room will be announced.
Best regards,
Stephanie Haider - Sandel
IT introduction
The IT Service Center team will give an introduction to the university's systems (university portal, OLAT, etc.).
The event will take place on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 from 13:00 - 16:00. Rooms to be announced.
Please bring your own laptop!
Under the following link you will find many instructions in advance that will make it easier for you to get started with our university systems: https: //www.hwg-lu.de/service/it-service-center/einfuehrung-erstsemester
Library introduction
During the introductory week, an introduction to the new library will take place on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. The meeting point is at 2 p.m. in the library in building C.
Lecture schedule winter semester 2025/2026
The lecture plans are expected to be published in mid-August.
E-mail address
From now on, please only use your university email address (vorname.nachname@studmail.hwg-lu.de) to communicate with the university.
Passwords for OLAT courses
The course is intended as a self-study course and can be completed independently at any time. Contents include how to find and enroll in courses in the catalog, how to customize profile information, and how to create your own groups and collaborative documents.
You can access the course via this link: https: //olat.vcrp.de/url/RepositoryEntry/3607430934.
Semester group spokesperson winter semester 2025/2026
Dear students,
At the beginning of the winter semester 2025/2026, we are once again asking you to nominate a semester group representative from each degree program / semester group in the Department.
Please send the following information todekanatfb1@hwg-lu.de.
Degree programs Semester First and last name Matriculation number Email address
* Cell phone number - is voluntary, but has proven itself and will not be passed on!
We appreciate your commitment and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Best regards
Simone Kuhn
Care management in the healthcare system - Health Care Management (M.Sc.)
Kick-off event for the Master's degree program Health Sciences - Health Care Management
I look forward to welcoming you on Tuesday, 30.09.2025 at 4 p.m. During this time, I will be happy to answer your questions and give you some more information about the start of your studies. You will also find the date as event HCM100 in your lecture schedule.
The event will take place online via Zoom: https://hwg-lu-de.zoom-x.de/j/66706897407?pwd=Ixak3amb2nUN0jIP5pc5OiAbuv4ceG.1
Kind regards
Christine Preis
IT introduction
The IT Service Center team will give an introduction to the university's systems (university portal, OLAT, etc.).
The event will take place on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 from 13:00 - 16:00 in rooms C1.001 / C1.003 / C1.005 (Building C).
Please bring your own laptop!
Under the following link you will find many instructions in advance that will make it easier for you to get started with our university systems: https: //www.hwg-lu.de/service/it-service-center/einfuehrung-erstsemester
Lecture schedule winter semester 2025/2026
The lecture timetables are expected to be published in mid-August. You can access the lecture plans via the university portal.
E-mail address
From now on, please only use your university email address (vorname.nachname@studmail.hwg-lu.de) to communicate with the university.
Passwords for OLAT courses
The passwords for the individual OLAT courses will be communicated to you by the lecturers in the first course. If the course takes place online, the password will be forwarded via the university portal. To ensure that you receive the message, please register for all courses in the university portal.
"OnBoarding" introductory course in OpenOLAT
The course is intended as a self-study course and can be completed independently at any time. Contents include how to find and enroll in courses in the catalog, how to customize profile information, and how to create your own groups and collaborative documents.
You can access the course via this link: https: //olat.vcrp.de/url/RepositoryEntry/3607430934.
Semester group spokesperson winter semester 2025/2026
Dear students,
At the beginning of the winter semester 2025/2026, we are once again asking you to nominate a semester group representative from each degree program / semester group in the Department.
Please send the following information todekanatfb1@hwg-lu.de.
Degree programs Semester First and last name Matriculation number Email address
* Cell phone number - is voluntary, but has proven itself and will not be passed on!
We appreciate your commitment and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Best regards
Simone Kuhn
Department 2 - Marketing and Human Resources Management
Applied Management (B.A.)
International Business Administration (B.Sc.)
International Business Management East Asia (B.Sc.)
Introductory week
The university's induction week will take place from Monday, September 22, 2025 to Friday, September 26, 2025 .
Please note that attendance is compulsory for the induction week.
Central first semester welcome
Monday, 22.09.2025 Main Campus | Central first semester welcome See the university program → https://www.veranstaltungen.hwg-lu.de/event/zentrale-erstsemesterbegrussung-welcome-liebe-erstis-1413 |
Monday, 22.09.2025 Room C0.007 Auditorium | Introduction to the HWG library, Mr. Niklas Blake Wüst, library staff member Followed by a library tour in the library (C-building, ground floor) |
Monday, 22.09.2025 Room C2.009 | "Welcome to Germany!" Workshop for international students This workshop is compulsory for international students who have only recently arrived in Germany and need to reorient themselves in this country and who have not obtained their degree in Germany. This workshop is not intended for all other students. |
Introduction to the university's IT systems
Tuesday, 23.09.2025 Room C1.001 | Intensive training of the degree programs on relevant IT systems University portal: with functions timetable, examination schedule and grading system Important! Please bring your devices such as laptop, tablet, mobile device so that you have all access and settings for the systems saved directly on your device. |
Welcome by the head of degree program
Wednesday, 24.09.2025 East Asia Institute | Welcome, information about studying
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Day of the OAI student council and the OAI support association
| Friday, 26.09.2025 1.00 p.m. | Program and information will be sent by e-mail |
International Human Resources Management (M.Sc.)
Introduction of the university's IT systems
Participation in the IT training course is recommended for all newly enrolled students who are not yet familiar with the university systems.
Tuesday, 23.09.2025 | Intensive training of the degree programs on relevant IT systems University portal: with functions timetable, examination schedule and grading system Registration in OLAT Microsoft Teams and much more Important! Please bring your devices such as laptop, tablet, mobile device so that you have all access and settings for the systems saved directly on your device. |
Welcome by the program director
We are pleased to welcome all students of the Master IHRM.
| Wednesday, 24.09.2025 10:00 - 12:00 C2.015 (C-building, 2nd floor) | Welcome, introductions and introduction to the IHRM degree program
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AI Bootcamp
Wednesday, 24.09.2025 Thursday, 25.09.2025 | Voluntary workshop: AI Bootcamp Basics, applications and ethical issues Interested students can register for the Department 2 workshop on the AI Litereacy Center page. To register, please send an email to: Ki@ 8< SPAM protection, please remove >8 hwg-lu.de Include your name and your degree program "Master IHRM". If the bootcamp is already fully booked, you will automatically be placed on the waiting list. For organizational reasons, it is unfortunately not possible to avoid overlaps between the AI Bootcamp and other events during the introductory week. Students who attend the AI Bootcamp are of course considered excused. Further information on the AI Bootcamp can be found here: |
International Marketing and Psychology (M.Sc.)
Welcome by the program director
| Monday, 22.09.2024 12.30 - 14:00 Meeting point: Room Ideenwald - B.01, first floor of the B building | Welcome, introductions and introduction to the IMP degree program
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Introduction to the HWG library
| Monday, 22.09.2025 14.00 - 14:45 Room C0.007 Auditorium (C-Building, ground floor) | Introduction to the HWG library, Mr. Niklas Blake Wüst, library staff member Followed by a guided tour of the library (C building, ground floor) |
Introduction of the university's IT systems
| Tuesday, 23.09.2025 09.00 - 12:00 Room 0.009 (B15 former Bib) | Intensive training of the degree programs on relevant IT systems University portal: with functions timetable, examination schedule and grading system Registration in OLAT Microsoft Teams and much more Important! Please bring your devices such as laptop, tablet, mobile device so that you have all access and settings for the systems saved directly on your device. |
AI Bootcamp
Wednesday, 24.09.2025 Thursday, 25.09.2025 | AI Bootcamp Basics, applications and ethical issues |
International Human Resource Management and Organization (B.Sc.)
Introduction to the HWG library
| Monday, 22.09.2025 14.00 - 14:45 Room C0.007 Auditorium (C-Building, ground floor) | Introduction to the HWG library, Mr. Niklas Blake Wüst, library staff member Followed by a guided tour of the library (C building, ground floor) |
Introduction of the university's IT systems
| Tuesday, 23.09.2025 09:00 - 12:00 Room C1.003 (C building, 1st floor) | Intensive training of the degree programs on relevant IT systems University portal: with functions timetable, examination schedule and grading system Important! Please bring your devices such as laptop, tablet, mobile device, so that you have all accesses and settings to the systems saved directly on your device. |
Welcome by the program director
| Thursday, 25.09.2025 10:00 - 15:00 C2.015 (C-building, 2nd floor) | Welcome, introductions and introduction to the IPO degree program
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International Business Administration and Information Technology (B.Sc.)
Marketing (B.A.)
Introduction to the HWG library
| Monday, 22.09.2025 14.00 - 14:45 Room C0.007 Auditorium (C-Building, ground floor) | Introduction to the HWG library, Mr. Niklas Blake Wüst, library staff member Followed by a guided tour of the library (C building, ground floor) |
Introduction of the university's IT systems
| Tuesday, 23.09.2025 09:00 - 12:00 Room B0.009 (B building, ground floor) | Intensive training of the degree programs on relevant IT systems University portals: timetable, examination schedule and grading system functions |
Welcome by the program director
| Thursday, 25.09.2025 09.30 - 13:00 Room C1.012 (C-Building, 1st floor) | Introduction to the BA Marketing degree programs Dean Prof. Dr. Elmar Günther and Program Manager Julia Woyke introduce From 11.30h Get together with students |
Viticulture & Enology (M.Sc)
Dear students, Program Manager Miriam Löwe will send you information about the welcome event and lectures at the Neustadt Wine Campus in good time.
Viticulture & Oenology (B.Sc.)
Dear students, you will receive information about the welcome and lectures at the Weincampus Neustadt in good time from Ms. Sabine Delb.
Business Psychology (B.Sc.)
Introduction to the HWG library
| Monday, 22.09.2025 14.00 - 14:45 Room C0.007 Auditorium (C-Building, ground floor) | Introduction to the HWG library, Mr. Niklas Blake Wüst, library staff member Followed by a guided tour of the library (C building, ground floor) |
Introduction of the university's IT systems
| Tuesday, 23.09.2025 09:00 - 12:00 Room B0.009 (B15, former library) | Introduction to the university-relevant IT systems by the IT department to relevant IT systems: University portal with functions such as timetable, examination schedule and grading system Registration in OLAT, Microsoft Teams and much more Important! Please bring your devices such as laptop, tablet, mobile device so that you have all access and settings for the systems saved directly on your device. |
Welcome by the program director
| Thursday, 25.09.2025 10.30 - 14:00 Room C2.009 | Welcome, introductions and introduction to the Wipsy degree program
From approx. 12.00 p.m. welcome by students of higher semesters to get to know each other. |
Department 3 - Services and Consulting
Business Administration with a focus on Finance (B.A.)
Course introduction
Tuesday, 23.09.2025 (C-building, 2nd floor) | In the course introduction you will get to know your new fellow students and start to build important networks. We will give you an overview of the content and goals of your degree programs so that you know what to expect. Among other things, we will explain the examination regulations so that you understand how to successfully complete your studies. We will also show you the lecture schedule so that you can plan your time efficiently. All your questions will be answered on this day to ensure a smooth start to your studies. Jacob Wolff & Christiane Weinerth (Program Manager) |
Introduction of the university's IT systems
Wednesday, 24.09.2025 (C-building, 1st floor) | Intensive training on important IT systems: University portal (lecture schedule, examination schedule and grading system),
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Business Administration with a focus on Logistics (B.A.)
Course introduction
Tuesday, 23.09.2025 (C-building, 2nd floor) | In the course introduction you will get to know your new fellow students and start to build up important networks. We will give you an overview of the content and goals of your degree programs so that you know what to expect. Among other things, we will explain the examination regulations so that you understand how to successfully complete your studies. We will also show you the lecture schedule so that you can plan your time efficiently. All your questions will be answered on this day to ensure a smooth start to your studies. Jacob Wolff & Christiane Weinerth (Program Manager) |
Introduction of the university's IT systems
Wednesday, 24.09.2025 (C-building, 1st floor) | Intensive training on important IT systems: University portal (lecture schedule, examination schedule and grading system),
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Business Administration with a focus on Logistics (B.A.) - Major for students from abroad
Information on starting your studies
| Date to follow! | Dear students, thank you for choosing our degree program in Business Administration with a focus on Logistics! We would like to give you the best possible start to your studies at our university. You will receive further information here shortly! |
Business Taxation & Auditing (B.A.)
Course introduction
Tuesday, 23.09.2025 (C-building, 2nd floor) | In the course introduction you will get to know your new fellow students and start to build important networks. We will give you an overview of the content and goals of your degree programs so that you know what to expect. Among other things, we will explain the examination regulations so that you understand how to successfully complete your studies. We will also show you the lecture schedule so that you can plan your time efficiently. All your questions will be answered on this day to ensure a smooth start to your studies. Jacob Wolff & Christiane Weinerth (Program Manager) |
Introduction to all IT systems at the university
Wednesday, 24.09.2025 (C-building, 1st floor) | Intensive training on important IT systems: University portal (lecture schedule, examination schedule and grading system),
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Finance & Accounting (M.A.)
Dear newly enrolled students,
Welcome to our Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society!
Thank you for choosing the Master's degree program "Finance & Accounting".
We will welcome you at an introductory event on 30.09.2025 at 10 a.m. (room C2.001) and familiarize you with the most important topics relating to your studies.
Did you not complete your Bachelor's degree at our university? Then we invite you to the central first semester welcome by the university management on September 22, 2025 as part of the induction week. You should also attend the "Introduction to IT systems":
Wednesday, 24.09.2025 (C-building, 1st floor) | Intensive training on important IT systems: University portal (lecture schedule, examination schedule and grading system),
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We look forward to meeting you in person soon!
Best regards - your Department III
Logistics (B.A.)
Logistics (M.A.)
Dear newly enrolled students,
Welcome to our Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society!
Thank you for choosing the Master's degree program "Logistics".
We will welcome you at an introductory event at the beginning of your lectures (start: 29.09.2025) and familiarize you with the most important topics relating to your studies. You will receive an invitation by email.
Did you not complete your Bachelor's degree at our university? Then we invite you to the central first semester welcome by the university management on September 22, 2025 as part of the introductory week, as well as to the "Introduction to IT systems":
Wednesday, 24.09.2025 (C-building, 1st floor) | Intensive training on important IT systems: University portal (lecture schedule, examination schedule and grading system),
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We look forward to meeting you in person soon!
Best regards - your Department III
Logistics dual (B.A.)
Course introduction
Wednesday, 01.10.2025 (C-building, 1st floor) | In the course introduction you will get to know your new fellow students and start to build up important networks. We will give you an overview of the content and objectives of your degree programs so that you know what to expect. Among other things, we will explain the examination regulations so that you understand how to successfully complete your studies. We will also show you the lecture schedule so that you can plan your time efficiently. All your questions will be answered on this day to ensure a smooth start to your studies. Prof. Dr. Joachim Schmidt & Sabine Treiber (Program Manager) |
Introduction of the university's IT systems
Wednesday, 01.10.2024 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Intensive training on important IT systems: University portal (lecture schedule, examination schedule and grading system),
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Business Informatics (B.Sc.)
Course introduction
Tuesday, 23.09.2025 (C-building, 1st floor) | In the course introduction you will get to know your new fellow students and start to build up important networks. We will give you an overview of the content and objectives of your degree programs so that you know what to expect. Among other things, we will explain the examination regulations so that you understand how to successfully complete your studies. We will also show you the lecture schedule so that you can plan your time efficiently. All your questions will be answered on this day to ensure a smooth start to your studies. Course Director: Prof. Dr. Carsten Dorrhauer & Sabine Treiber (Program Manager) |
Introduction of the university's IT systems
Wednesday, 24.09.2025 (C-building, 1st floor) | Intensive training on important IT systems: University portal (lecture schedule, examination schedule and grading system),
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Business informatics with a focus on data science & Consulting (M.Sc.)
Dear newly enrolled students,
Welcome to our Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society!
Thank you for choosing the Master's degree program "Business Informatics with a focus on Data Science & Consulting".
We will welcome you at an introductory event at the beginning of your lectures (start: 29.09.2025) and familiarize you with the most important topics relating to your studies. You will receive an invitation by e-mail.
Did you not complete your Bachelor's degree at our university? Then we invite you to the "Introduction to the university's IT systems" as part of the induction week on Wednesday, 24.09.2025
13.00 - 16.00 in the PC pools C1.001/C1.003/C1.005.
Department 4 - Social and Health Services
Midwifery Science (B.Sc.)
Dear first semester students,
Welcome to Department IV of the HWG LU. You will find the program for the introductory week in the following letters:
Program for the introductory week
We look forward to welcoming you and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Nursing (B.Sc.)
Dear first semester students, welcome to FB 4 at HWG LU!
Welcome letter for the start of studies in winter semester 25/26
Program of the introductory week Nursing (B.Sc.)
Important & useful information about starting your studies: First semester booklet FB 4
Social Work (B.A.)
Dear future students of the Bachelor's degree program in Social Work,
A warm welcome to you and we look forward to welcoming you here soon! To help you prepare for the start of your studies, you will find below a short guide for your first days at the university.
You will find lots of useful information to make your start at university easier in ourFirst semester information brochure. Among other things, it contains important information on an online selection procedure that you must take part in before the start of lectures. We therefore recommend reading it in advance and will also go into the contents in detail at our induction days.
Below you will find the complete program of the first semester welcome, as well as helpful downloads (VVZ, module handbook, etc.) at the bottom of the page.
We look forward to meeting you in person soon!
Best regards
Stefanie Gora (Study Program Organization, stefanie.gora@hwg-lu.de)
| MONDAY │ September 22, 2025 | |
| 9:30 - 12:00 | Central first semester welcome of allfirst semester students at the HWG
Location: Aula and foyer of the Aula (A-building) Attendance: recommended |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Lunch break |
| 13:00 - 15:00 | IT introduction for students of social work
Location: C1.001, C1.003, C1.005 (C-building) Participation: Important introduction |
| TUESDAY │ September 23, 2024 | |
| 9:30 - 10:30 | Ecumenical welcome service for all first semester students Location: Aula (A building) Participation: open offer |
| 10:00 - 11:00 | Welcome of the first semester students of the Bachelor of Social Work with champagne reception
Location: Aula & Foyer (A-Building) Participation: important introduction |
| 11:00 - 11:30 | Brief presentation of the degree programs: structure, course structure and examinations
Location: Aula & Foyer (A-Building) Participation: important introduction |
| 11:30 - 11:45 | Break |
| 11:45 - 13:15 | Workshops on timetabling and seminar selection BASA01b for students of Social Work
Rooms: C1.012, C2.015, C1.007 (C-building) Participation: Important introduction |
| 13:15 - 14:15 | Lunch break |
| 14:15 - 15:30 | House rally for students of social work Participation recommended: recommended Meeting point: Foyer of the auditorium (A-building) |
| 15:30 - 16:30 | Presentation of the student council, first semester general assembly and election of the semester spokespersons of the Bachelor of Social Work Participation: Recommended Location: A-Building, Aula |
| From 16:30 | Get together, organized by the student council (get to know each other & small buffet) Participation: open offer Location: Campus |
Downloads:
- First semester information brochure Social Work (course-specific information)
- First semester brochure Departments (general information)
- Course catalog WiSe 2025/26
- Module handbook
- Information on examinations
- First semester introduction - presentations
- Timetable workshop - presentation
Last update of the page: 23.09.2025